In a recent interview, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal sparked controversy with his unabashed critique of today’s basketball centers, notably Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. O'Neal's claims cut deep and ...

Before they became the best in the world, they were in each other’s way. And one of them had no intention of moving. “I’m kind of heavy,” a pudgy up-and-comer named Nikola Jokic said one night in 2019 ...

On the morning of Jan. 28, Joel Embiid had the fourth-longest MVP odds at +700 at Caesars Sportsbook. Jokic was the favorite at -165. They faced off head-to-head that night and Embiid won.

Jokic first (91 first place votes), Joel Embiid second (one first place vote) 2021-22: Jokic first (65 first place votes), Embiid second (26 first place votes) 2022-23: Embiid first (73 first ...

Nikola Jokic’s mere acknowledgment of a momentous season was an eye-opening development in the MVP race between him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

With 30 seconds to go, Philly up five, Embiid was guarded by Jokic at the top of the arc. Embiid hits Jokic with a jab-step, between-the-leg crossover before crossing the ball back to his left hand, ...

Dan Gelston | The Associated Press The 76ers are buried in the standings, and with Joel Embiid ruled out, are likely reviewing their future options. • Get NBA League Pass TODAY PHILADELPHIA (AP ...

But in a moment that really mattered for him, the Olympic semifinal against Serbia and rival Nikola Jokic, Embiid scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting and helped drive a 15-point USA comeback.

Coyote vs. The Roadrunner. Jokic The Spectacular Serbian vs. Gilgeous-Alexander The Great. Step aside, Giannis, Jayson, LeBron, Luka. Stay out of the way, Embiid. Everybody else in the NBA ...